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The Jacob Burns Law Library at the George Washington University Law School is accepting applications for the position of Head of Legal Technology Services to begin as early as June 17, 2024. As a member of the library’s Innovative Technology Services team, the librarian in this position leads the development and delivery of department services related to technology and the curriculum, scholarly communications and digital initiatives, and electronic resources. Established in 1865, the George Wash... more details

Head of Legal Technology Services

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Please complete an online application to include uploading a resume and cover letter and providing contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin June 3, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.

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Posting Number:	F002389
Academic Title:	Head of Legal Technology Services
Rank:	Open Rank
Administrative Title:
Discipline	Law
Specialty:	Technology and the curriculum, scholarly communications and digital initiatives, electronic resources
Contract Type:	Librarian
Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements:	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Proposed Start Date:	06/17/2024
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Position Description Summary:	The Jacob Burns Law Library at the George Washington University Law School is accepting applications for the position of Head of Legal Technology Services to begin as early as June 17, 2024. As a member of the library’s Innovative Technology Services team, the librarian in this position leads the development and delivery of department services related to technology and the curriculum, scholarly communications and digital initiatives, and electronic resources. Established in 1865, the George Washington University Law School is the oldest law school in the nation’s capital. The Law School is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a charter member of the Association of American Law Schools. GW Law is an urban campus located in downtown DC’s Foggy Bottom neighborhood, near to a vibrant mix of museums, restaurants, government and international organizations, the White House, and more. Additional information about the Law School can be found at https://www.law.gwu.edu/. The Law Library supports the curricular and teaching requirements of the Law School, the research and publication needs of the law faculty, and the study and research needs of the law students; and provides to the scholarly community at large access to a research collection of material about the law and its history. Additional information about the Law Library can be found athttps://www.law.gwu.edu/library. Please note that initially the librarian in this position will be required to work at the university’s Foggy Bottom campus in Washington, DC; the ability to work a hybrid schedule including a combination of on-campus and remote work in the future will be assessed and determined by the supervisor in accordance with Law School and University policies.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:	Essential duties and responsibilities: Oversees, coordinates, and/or performs activities of the Office of Legal Technology Services, including coordination of workflow, training and evaluation of staff, and oversight of personnel issues. Instructional Services Creates an overall strategic vision to improve the student experience through the integration of technology into the curriculum Oversees the integration of library resources and academic technologies, including technology competencies, into the curriculum and learning spaces, including the learning management system Develops and delivers programming on technology competencies, the use of existing and emerging legal technologies, and provides guidance on building technology competencies Scholarly Communications Coordinates department activities to identify, develop, and promote strategic scholarly communication services and programs; provides outreach, education, and training; identifies and implements best practices in documenting and strengthening access to the Law School’s intellectual output Coordinates department efforts to identify, implement, and support web-based and digital marketing strategies and services; supports staff, student, and faculty posting to content management systems such as CampusPress and open-access scholarship-sharing networks (SSRN) and digital commons (BePress) Oversees library’s digital initiatives such as digital content creation, online exhibits, and web publishing; ensures search engine optimization, accessibility and security compliance for all library-managed online platforms Electronic Resources Coordinates interdepartmental library efforts to select, implement, maintain, and provide access to electronic resources, including collaboration with law library colleagues, GWU campus libraries, and electronic resource vendors Oversees department efforts to create user awareness of the electronic collection; updates and customizes websites for electronic resource access and discovery Oversees resource usage-based feedback, web analytics, and vendor-supplied statistics Collaborates with colleagues on content concerns and technical matters related to access and discovery Collaborates with colleagues to collect, analyze, and format electronic usage data Coordinates as liaison for online research services such as Bloomberg Law, Lexis, and Westlaw account managers and student representatives Other Drafts and implements procedures and practices Creates and contributes to research guides, bibliographies, instructional recordings, and other finding aids and publications Participates in reference and research services, including reference desk duties and the faculty liaison program Participates on library, university, and consortia committees Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:	Graduate degree in library or information science (e.g., MLS) from an ALA-accredited institution JD, LLB, or LLM from an ABA-accredited institution or completion of degree requirements by the time of appointment, and Minimum of three years of post-graduate library degree experience working in law libraries, including a demonstrable history of supervisory duties or potential for rapid growth into supervisory duties
Advertised Salary:	Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Other Benefits:
Other Information:	Preferred qualifications: Knowledge and understanding of trends and best practices relevant to legal education and legal technology competencies Knowledge of pedagogical trends employed by law schools, learning management technologies, digital objects, and digital content creation Experience with scholarship repositories, scholarly impact metrics, content management systems, desktop publishing software, search engine optimization and web analytics tools, and knowledge of online publishing standards Experience with web design and proficiency with web authoring software, including experience with emerging technologies and use of browser plug-ins and applications Experience with SaaS; online product technology/setup, including proxy server functionality and authentication protocol; web browser and operating system configuration; web design (HTML, CSS, Javascript); and content management system administration Experience with ExLibris Alma electronic resource management and AlmaAnalytics Demonstrated basic or general knowledge and understanding of trends relevant to any of the areas of the department Demonstrated ability to promote teamwork and collaboration with the goal of fostering an efficient and positive service role for the library; to form a strong rapport with colleagues, law faculty, and law students Experience in providing general legal reference assistance Reference experience in a law library environment Demonstrated superior customer service skills Writing skills and oral communication skills that demonstrate the ability to convey information clearly and accurately with customers, colleagues, and supervisors Demonstrated organizational and time management skills Demonstrated attentiveness to detail Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Please complete an online application to include uploading a resume and cover letter and providing contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin June 3, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.
Department Link:	https://www.law.gwu.edu/library
Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled:	Yes
Background Screening	Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:	The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Quick Link	https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/110308

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* Do you have a graduate degree in library or information science (e.g., MLS) from an ALA-accredited institution?
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* Do you have a JD, LLB, or LLM from an ABA-accredited institution or will you have completed degree requirements by the time of appointment?
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* Do you have a minimum of three years of post-graduate library degree experience working in law libraries, including a demonstrable history of supervisory duties or potential for rapid growth into supervisory duties?
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